Rupee’s Rally Curtailed by Firm Dollar and Fund Outflows The Indian rupee tried to move higher but failed to make a sharp gain as forex traders pointed to a firm dollar, steady outflows of foreign funds and subdued domestic equity markets as key constraints. What held the rupee back? Strong dollar: A resilient US dollar … Read more
Asian equities finish lower as risk appetite cools Major Asian benchmarks ended the trading session under pressure. South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng all settled lower as investors took a cautious stance. Market snapshot Kospi: Closed down as traders weighed domestic earnings and regional sentiment. Nikkei 225: … Read more
Retail traders embrace algorithmic trading Algorithmic trading, once the domain of big banks and hedge funds, is increasingly popular with retail investors. Better tools, lower costs and wider access to data are making automated strategies attractive to everyday traders looking for efficiency and discipline. Why adoption is rising Accessible technology: Broker APIs, cloud computing and … Read more
Markets open lower in early trade Indian benchmarks slipped modestly in early trade, with the 30-share BSE Sensex down 55 points to 83,923.48 and the 50-share NSE Nifty easing 40.95 points to 25,722.40. Market snapshot Sensex: 83,923.48 (down ~0.07%) Nifty: 25,722.40 (down ~0.16%) What the move indicates The declines are modest and reflect a cautious … Read more
Rupee slips to near record closing low On Monday, November 3, the rupee fell for the third consecutive session, ending 7 paise weaker at 88.77 against the US dollar. That closing level left the currency close to its all‑time closing low. Market snapshot Date: Monday, November 3 Move: Down 7 paise Closing rate: 88.77 per … Read more
Stocks Boost Currency as Markets Close Higher Forex traders said domestic equities ended the session on a positive note, which helped support the domestic unit after it had weakened earlier in the day. A stronger close in the stock market often calms currency pressure by attracting investment flows and lifting investor confidence. Why equities matter … Read more
Markets Held Steady as Profit-Taking Tempered Gains Stock markets traded in a tight range as investors booked profits after recent gains. With no fresh domestic catalysts to propel buying and continuing foreign fund outflows, market movement remained subdued, analysts said. Key reasons behind the rangebound action Profit-taking at higher levels: Traders locked in gains after … Read more
Market caps climb as two stocks drive gains Equity markets saw notable movement in market valuations, with two major firms posting strong increases in their market capitalisation. These shifts reflect renewed buying interest in large-cap stocks and contributed meaningfully to overall market momentum. Reliance Industries posts a hefty jump Increase: ₹47,431.32 crore New market valuation: … Read more